The Candidate Training Academy was developed to give REALTORS®, REALTOR®-friendly candidates, or those who are contemplating being a political candidate an introduction to and expectation of how to run for political office. It will give candidates a valuable head start in their political journey, as well as information on how to run a successful campaign.

Upon completion of this training session, participants will be able to:

Assess whether they possess the basic traits necessary to run for office.

Outline (in 30 seconds) why they are running for office.

Plan for the fundraising methods that can prove most effective and lucrative based on a candidate’sindividual campaign strength.

Describe the elements necessary for developing a campaign plan and begin the planning process.

Discuss their research needs based on their target audience and their budget estimates.

Determine the best methods for contacting their constituents,based on voter demographics and budget.

Analyze the electronic campaign options available and determine which, if any, will prove most effective for their outreach.

Assess the multiple avenues to approach a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) plan and determine the most useful elements for their campaign planning.

Have a COAR member host an Open House for you or tour homes throughtout Central Oregon. Visit http://bit.ly/2bzQEVn to search for Open Houses or check out the 9/24/16 Real Estate Section of The Bulletin.

All members are invited to join COAR in Sunriver at the OAR convention for this YPN social in the OAR Presidential Suite. Free to all members of OAR. Hosted appetizers, beer and wine. The reception wil be in Links Room 727 of the River Lodge.